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Zabaan offers instruction of a quality that is on par-and may be even superior- to that of the best universities in the world. I took private Hindi lessons with Rachyita Gupta as my lead instructor and greatly appreciated her mastery of the language. The deep knowledge of linguistics she acquired through completion of a master’s degree and sheer passion clearly showed. It allowed her to explain concepts and how Hindi works in a way that is easy to understand for a non-native speaker. She took the time to develop an individualized learning plan for me, sparing me the drudgery of cookie-cutter curricula. She also focused on giving me tips for self-study so I can continue to learn autonomously when away from Delhi. Beyond language instructions, she proved willing to help me understand India better, including facets of its many cultures, how it is changing and the challenges it faces today. I found all of my instructors to be on time, well-prepared for lessons and highly responsive to my interests. In my opinion, the premium costs of the private lessons at Zabaan is well reflected in the quality of their teaching.

I've been taking Hindi classes with Ali for the past couple of years, and it's made such a difference for me. I grew up in Chennai, hearing little to no Hindi around me, and so really felt the need to learn the language when I moved to Mumbai for work. I was insecure in speaking Hindi but after classes with Ali at Zabaan, I've grown in confidence and have reached a stage where I'm able to have conversations, professional and personal, without worrying (like I used to) about how I sound or if I'm making mistakes. There's an ease I feel with the language now that's very freeing. Thanks Ali and Zabaan for teaching Hindi in a way that's accessible, fun and non-judgmental.

Just the best place to learn Hindi (or other languages). Highly professional, perfectly organised and a very welcoming atmosphere. I learnt a good deal of Hindi within just 2 months of intensive classes. Highly recommended.

I highly recommend Zabaan. I've taken classes at Zabaan during two trips to India, and I will be back. I have a decently large comparison set, having studied languages at universities and private language schools in the US, China, and India. In my experience, Zabaan stands out for its combination of teachers who know Hindi in depth but also have an incredibly profound and helpful meta-understanding of the language--things like grammar, syntax, and tone/context. The intro class has several teachers who rotate, which I found was a fantastic combination of native speakers (with obvious benefits as teachers) and non-native learners who have the unique insights that only outsiders can bring. For example, I was struggling with how to pronounce two of the t's in Hindi. Then one day, an Australian teacher taught me the difference between the two in a single insightful moment. Added bonus: The home-cooked lunches and chai are also fantastic. Highly recommend.